The sense of smell often comes up when discussing bed bugs. This is for two main reasons. First, a bed bug infestation gives off a particular smell that some people may be able to detect. And second, there are certain smells that may actually repel bed bugs. In this article we will go into some […]
You may have heard something about people developing an allergy to meat after getting bit by a tick. Perhaps some people reading this think it is malarkey. Unfortunately, I am here today to tell you otherwise. The meat allergy caused by a tick bite is real. In this article I will go over what the […]
There is a significant increase in flying/stinging insect attacks in the fall months. In this article we will go over the reasons that this occurs. Even though we live in beautiful sunny and warm Florida, there is still a mild season change and we do have a few freezing nights here and there. Certain insects […]
The wheat doesn’t subside for Floridians living in Brevard County, Florida until late fall. But the months that follow are very pleasant. Fall is a time to celebrate holidays and get together with family. It is also the time where lawn pests are most active. The fall months are the best time to treat your […]
Up to 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Most of these allergies are brought on by seasonal change when plants fill the air with pollen. Yet, others are triggered by animals and insects. One allergy source you rarely hear about is […]
As we occupy our space within the home, there are animals that are attracted to the space around your home. In the little patch of woods behind your house, under your porch, in the bushes, it doesn’t matter where, there are pests for every space. It is a good idea to pay attention to signs […]
Flies are a well known nuisance to many people. They slip into your home and then buzz around you and generally just annoy you until you are able to kill them. But flies are more than just an annoyance. They can be a health hazard. Flies can spread gastrointestinal disease. These diseases include dysentery and […]
Pests have been bugging people since the dawn of man and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. As a result, mankind has developed methods to deal with these pests. Many of the methods are tried and true. But some are not. In this article we will discuss five of the top five […]
On thing that there is no shortage of in the state of Florida is lizards. The warm sub-tropical climate suits their climate needs best. Warm weather, bugs and moisture is all a lizard needs to survive. Lizards have a lineage on this planet that is well over 285+ million years. Types of Lizards Native to […]
There are many types of stinging insects on this planet. In this article we will specifically be discussing flying stinging insects which people generally refer to as “wasps, bees and hornets”. There is a huge dichotomy when it comes to the stinging flying insects. Some, honey bees & bumble bees, are actually very necessary for […]